WAGS Pet Adoption
Our Mission
WAGS Pet Adoption is dedicated to enhancing animal welfare through compassionate sheltering, advocacy, and community outreach. We strive to provide the best quality of care for lost, unhealthy, and neglected animals while helping them find their forever homes.
Who We Are
Serving the communities of Westminster, Stanton, Seal Beach, and Costa Mesa, WAGS operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are committed to maintaining a safe, high-quality environment where every companion animal receives medical attention, socialization, and the love they deserve while they wait for their new families.
Our Care Model
We pride ourselves on our individualized approach to animal welfare, where we assess each pet's unique personality and health needs. By maintaining a clean, enriched facility and relying on a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we ensure that every animal in our care is treated with dignity and respect. We are also proud to offer diverse programs, from foster opportunities to community education, that help us bridge the gap between shelter life and a permanent home.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We believe that adoption is a joyful partnership, and our goal is to create the best possible match for you and your new pet. Our team works closely with adopters to understand their lifestyle and expectations, ensuring a transition that is comfortable and long-lasting for everyone involved. When you adopt from us, you aren't just gaining a pet; you are becoming part of a community that values commitment and lifelong bonds.
Get Involved
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to browse our adoptable pets online or visit us at our Westminster location during our open hours. Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer, or support our mission, there are many ways to make a difference in a shelter pet's life today.
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10/3 - Costa Mesa's bid for animal services provider skirts citizen oversight, raises questions
After terminating an agreement with Priceless Pets earlier this year, Costa Mesa is about to award a new contract. But the terms on the table are drastically different from before.
6/12 - Costa Mesa names nonprofit WAGS as temporary animal shelter, vet care provider
The new arrangement will allow for the continuation of animal adoptions, sheltering and pet reclaims while the city prepares a request for proposals to seek a permanent provider.
6/5 - Costa Mesa serves Priceless Pets walking papers, ending 8-year animal care alliance
Council members voted Tuesday to terminate a five-year, $480,000-per-annum contract with the Chino Hill-based rescue group, over its inability to build a full-service shelter inside city limits.
